Barrel-aged Coffee Infused Mezcal – Bitter and Bittererer

Yesterday I infused 6oz of El Scorpion Mezcal with 1/3 cup whole French Roast coffee beans. After 24 hours, I strained the Mezcal – it was a dark, rich chocolate color. Almost a full ounce of it surrendered itself to the beans. I poured half for today (later on today, rather) and half into my oak barrel. I will report back in several days…